5 Female Master Somms to Follow on Social

There are 149 Master Sommeliers in the world — and only are 24 female. The extremely difficult Master Sommelier exam is by invite only, with a purported 3% pass rate. So, in honor of International Womens’ Day (and Womens’ Month), here are 5 female Master Somms to follow on social. Show your support by giving these talented ladies a follow:

Alpana Singh – This Master Somm is now a successful restaurateur of The Boarding House, Seven Lions, and recently opened Terra & Vine. Follow her packed social schedule on Instagram

Andrea Robinson – As a three-time James Beard Award winner, the sommelier to Delta Airlines, and glassware maker, this Master Somm is always up to something interesting. Follow her journeys on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Laura Maniec – As owner of the hugely successful Corkbuzz Wine Bar, this Master Somm’s libations and travels are follow-worthy on Instagram or Twitter

Laura Rhys – Follow this Master Somm on Twitter for the latest news about the UK wine scene. As Prestige Development Manager of leading English wine estate Gusbourne, Rhys is on the pulse for the rapidly expanding English wine industry

Catherine Fallis – Via her consulting business, Planet Grape, Fallis has consulted for companies from Apple, to Mondavi, to Goldman Sachs. Follow her for wine reviews, news, and her latest educational events on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter